Teaching An Abused Dog To Trust
Teaching An Abused Dog to Trust
Often you will come across a dog that has been abused at one point in his life. These
dogs are difficult to deal with as the normal things we do causes them anxiety and fear.
You can, however, increase your chances of teaching an abused dog to trust with a few
simple changes in approach and a lot of patience.
When interacting with this dog, bend down to appear less threatening. When talking to
him, keep your voice low and cheerful. A loud or frustrated tone will cause him to fear.
Call him to you; don't approach him. If he makes an effort to obey, praise him. Don't
wait for him to obey completely. Remember, he may be used to getting hit when he
approaches someone.
When you do get to pet this dog, avoid his head. Keep your hand palm up as it
approaches him and gently rub under his chin or on his chest. Rubbing either spot tends
to calm a dog. If he moves to step backward, let him retreat. In time, he will stay longer.
When a dog is nervous or scared, he will often wet the floor involuntarily. If this should
happen, it is important not to allow your frustration to show. It is not a deliberate attempt
at disobeying and will likely disappear as he gains trust in you.
Keep any sessions short, with just a few minutes of actual touch each time. You can
gradually increase the time as his trust grows. Often, just sitting quietly and waiting for
him to approach you will make him feel comfortable. If your initial attempts fail, try this.
A once-abused dog can be as trusting and loving as any other. All it takes is patience on
the part of those in his life. A crouching position, low voice and appropriate touch will
win him over eventually.
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